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Brigens Family History

Brigens Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bridges, Brines, Briceno, Bries, Briles, Brians, Brien, Bivens

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Where is the Brigens family from?

You can see how Brigens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigens family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Brigens family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Brigens's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Brigens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Brigens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Brigens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Brigens. For the veterans among your Brigens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigens lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Brigens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brigens in 1996 was 93, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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